Joyful, lighthearted, or happy
A variant of the English word 'merry', it emerged as a given name to signify a cheerful disposition. While it shares a phonetic connection with Mary, its etymological roots are tied to the Middle English word 'mirie', meaning pleasant or delightful.
Less common today
Merrie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,354 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and communications consultant
The title of the classic animated series · Warner Bros. Cartoons
